ENID, OK. (THECOUNT) —
Sgt. Lee Frisendahl, 54, of Enid, an off-duty veteran of the Enid Police Department, was killed Monday afternoon while riding as a passenger in a two-vehicle crash at an uncontrolled intersection in Garfield County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Both drivers were injured in the collision.
The crash occurred near Enid at the intersection of County Road 90th and East Robertson Road.
According to OHP, the collision occurred at approximately 4:31 p.m. at the intersection, which does not have traffic control signs. A vehicle driven by a 46-year-old woman was traveling north on County Road 90th when it was struck in the passenger-side door by a westbound vehicle operated by a 63-year-old Cushing man.
Frisendahl was riding as a passenger in the northbound vehicle. He sustained fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead as a result of those injuries.
The two drivers were injured in the crash. OHP said all occupants involved were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing. Authorities have not announced a determination regarding what caused the two vehicles to collide at the intersection.
Frisendahl was an established member of the Enid Police Department, where he served for 19 years. During his career, he frequently worked the night shift and was known within the department for mentoring other officers. He was also a real estate agent and an auctioneer.
He had previously battled Stage 3 cancer twice and survived both diagnoses, according to reports about his treatment.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is handling the crash investigation. Additional details regarding the circumstances of the collision may be released as the investigation continues.
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